Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering

MSE-437 / 3 credits

Teacher: Klok Harm-Anton

Language: English

Summary

Know modern methods of polymer synthesis. Understand how parameters, which determine polymer structure and properties, such as molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, topology, microstructure can be controlled by proper choice of polymerization method and optimization of reaction condition

Content

  • Introduction: Polymer structure, molecular weight and properties
  • Step polymerization
  • Radical chain polymerization (free radical polymerization, controlled radical polymerization)
  • Emulsion polymerization
  • Ionic chain polymerization (anionic and cationic polymerization)
  • Chain copolymerization
  • Ring-opening polymerization

     

Keywords

Polymer chemistry

chain polymerization

step polymerization

Learning Prerequisites

Recommended courses

General chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Organic and polymer chemistry

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Discuss the main types of polymerization techniques
  • Propose synthetic strategies to prepare specific synthetic polymers
  • Specify the influence of key reaction parameters on polymer properties

Transversal skills

  • Assess progress against the plan, and adapt the plan as appropriate.
  • Make an oral presentation.
  • Write a scientific or technical report.

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment

Resources

Ressources en bibliothèque

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In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Polymer chemistry and macromolecular engineering
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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